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HAL-Holland America cancels European cruises on 2 ships (Nieuw Statendam and Volendam)
While HAL-Holland America Line continues to work with port authorities and governments in correlation with the phased resumption of cruising, the...
June 11, 2021 - Accidents
2 COVID-positive passengers aboard Celebrity Millennium cruise ship
Two passengers aboard the first major cruise hosting Americans (since the Coronavirus crisis halted the industry) tested COVID-positive in...
June 11, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expeditions’ newest ship National Geographic Resolution hits the water
Following months in the dock hall at Ulstein Verft (in Ulsteinvik, Norway), the 126-guest expedition cruise ship for Lindblad Expeditions - National...
June 11, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Scotland closes ports to cruise ships despite progress in controlling COVID
An MSC ship refused docking permission in Scotland was allowed to disembark passengers at Belfast Ireland. Hundreds of travellers from across the UK...
June 10, 2021 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises' gradual restart continues with AIDAstella on July 29
AIDA Cruises announced it continued the gradual restart with another vessel, AIDAstella, resuming voyages from July 29. The cruise ship will operate...
June 10, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group launches new luxury cruise brand: Explora Journeys
MSC Group announced the company's entry into the exclusive cruise market via the launch of a new brand created for the new generation of luxury...
June 10, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Equinox approved by the CDC to sail from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades FL) on July 25
Leading the way with the first cruise ship to sail in North America on June 5, Celebrity Cruises’ return to sailing continues, as the new...
June 10, 2021 - Cruise Industry
LNG-powered Carnival Mardi Gras refuels at Port Canaveral Florida
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras, the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), refueled for the first time at...
June 9, 2021 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line to require vaccine proof despite Florida and Texas laws
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line passengers must be fully vaccinated prior to boarding in Texas – despite state guidelines that bar "vaccine passports...
June 9, 2021 - Accidents
2 COVID-positive passengers aboard MSC Seaside ship: Malta refuses entry
Malta's authorities on Monday, June 7, prohibited the MSC Cruises' ship MSC Seaside from entering Port Valletta because 2 passengers tested COVID...
June 9, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MSC Meraviglia kicks off MSC Cruises’ restart on August 2
MSC Cruises announced restart plans for sailing from U.S. ports beginning in August 2021. The announcement follows the CDC approval of the line...
June 9, 2021 - Accidents
Crew medevaced from Carnival Dream cruise ship in Funchal, Madeira
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Dream was forced to make a detour during her Transatlantic repositioning voyage from Miami Florida to...
June 8, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Scenic releases 2022 European River Cruises Collection
Scenic Cruises unveiled a range of new “Scenic Enrich Experiences” with the release of its "2022 European River Cruises Collection...
June 8, 2021 - Cruise Industry
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line reveals additional ex-USA sailings
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced additional sailings from New York City, Los Angeles CA, Port Canaveral FL, and Miami FL, and confirmed that its...
June 8, 2021 - Accidents
27-year-old AIDAblu crew disembarked at Corfu, Greece for medical treatment
On Sunday, June 6, a 27-year-old male crew of AIDA Cruises' ship AIDAblu who needed medical treatment was disembarked at Corfu Island (Kerkyra...
June 8, 2021